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Initial intake information: Black Male 70 lbs  - 

Hi, my name is Jolly and as you can see from my picture, I am a stunningly handsome black lab. I have not had the best of care up until now, so I am currently going through my final medical treatments and doing fabulous.   

If you want someone that will be your best boy ever and has loads of love to give ……. read on and pick me, pick me…….

What my foster parents say about me:  Jolly is a very well behaved boy.  No counter surfing, no stealing food, he doesn’t bother you when you’re eating and has not chewed anything that isn’t his.  It appears that he was left outside most of the time, and now that he has been living indoors, he is absolutely loving all the comforts of a home life. He has had to learn bathroom etiquette and has mastered this. He also loves playing with his squeaky moose or rummaging through his play box for a tennis ball or nylabone and he loves to bring his toys and play where you are. 

In the evenings, he loves nothing more than a snuggle on the couch.  Well, actually, lets be totally honest, anytime you sit down, he’s ready for a snuggle, he’s that much of a love bug.  He doesn’t get up on our bed, but he does love to sleep on his bed next to you and in the morning, you are greeted with the biggest, most excitable wiggly lab you could wish for.  He is so pleased to see you and start his day.  

A quiet home, without small children, is a must as they make Jolly very nervous with their noise and speed.  Older teenagers / young adults would be fine.  He loves neighborhood walks and gets excited to see other dogs.  He was surrendered with his female sibling, so an only dog home or another family dog with good doggy 101 skills would be great.  Jolly eats in his crate and has been learning that a crate is safe and short stints in the crate are ok... it’s a work in progress.  Jolly doesn’t understand he’s not old enough to have a drivers license, so car travel is him being secured in a seatbelt harness or travel crate which he does great with.

Jolly really is a gentle boy and is pretty much perfect, we’re smitten ……. You’ve just got to meet him....

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Initial intake information: Black Male 91 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  Mid Feb

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Initial intake information: Black Male 78 lbs  - 

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Initial intake information: Chocolate femlae puppy -  Est available  Mid Feb

Ciao! My name is Baci and I love to explore the world around me. I will walk with you where you go and can't wait to be big enough tobe there for all the long hikes and trips. I love the water as well. My foster family plays with me outside and I chase my tiny friends. Could you be my new adventure partner and explore with me?

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Initial intake information: Chocolate male puppy  - Est available  Mid Feb

Hallo!! My name is Schatzi. I love to play and jump around. Tiny humans are my best friends. I am getting close to be ready for adoption soon so my foster family says I should tell you I’m so adorable and such a chunker. I love to snuggle with anyone who will let me when I’m not playing. Could you be my valentine?
 

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Initial intake information: Black Male 81 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available early March

Hello to all you fantastic lab lovers, let me introduce myself. My name is Easton, and I am a handsome black lab, and I am only 80ish pounds. I know that seems like a lot, but I am skinny and tall, and did I mention skinny? I was found running around in the country. I chased some chickens and did my best to survive. Finally, a good Samaritan rescued me and got me to DFW Lab Rescue!

So now I have a different life and I'm loving it!! I am in a place called a foster home where I get to eat lots of food, I even like the strange fruits they give me as a treat. I have three foster lab brothers that I like although they but they don’t play much. I’ll play a little fetch and I love to be petted and get tummy rubs. I am house trained, crate trained, and I walk nicely on a leash. No idea about cats, but chickens, birds, etc. are probably not safe around me.

My foster mom says I have been an easy foster to have. I think that is good and it means I should get my very own forever home soon. Foster mom says I am big so really small kids could get knocked over from my size. I am excited to meet you and so ready to have my own people. Hopefully you will put me on your list, and we will meet very soon. In the meantime, I am going to find some more food!

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Initial intake information: Black Male Puuppy - Est available  Late Feb

Lenni is an adventurer. He loves to explore. He likes to cuddle but most times he wants to climb as high on you as he can. He has been learning the ins and outs of potty training, but the snow has slowed that progress a little. He will be a great addition to any family.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

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Initial intake information: Black Male Puppy  - 

My name is Merle and I’m being fostered with my sister, Sylvie.  

I am a bit more cautious than my sister as I like to follow her lead. I am a big thinker and most of all I love being really close to my foster mom— I love cuddling and I am a big fan of helping her watch TV snuggled on the sofa. I also like to assist with typing and I am a fabulous study buddy. I have been known to snore through her zoom calls, but very softly.

At night I sleep in my crate with my sister and even though I am very young I do not ever go to the bathroom inside our crate! I let my foster mom know very loudly when I need to go! I am really getting the hang of the bathroom routine and am well on my way to being potty trained.

I get on really well with the older labs that live here but I really really like people for company. I am going to do great with a family of my own to love.  

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male 68 lbs  - 

Chevyy is a wonderful sweet boy but he needs lots of attention and affection. He is very sweet with the cats and neighbor dogs. He is very quiet and not a barker. He came to us very thin and neglected but with a little time and some good food, his ribs no longer are showing. He will go into the crate but cries and panics when the door is closed and can be trusted when left alone for the short periods of time we have observed. He has nice manners with the neighborhood children and sleeps quitely on his dog mattress in our room at night and in the daytime when we are gone.

Chevyy will need a family that will work with him to feel secure and on his training. He knows sit and down but only with a treat and he needs some work to
learn boundaries (what he can chew on and what he cannot) and he needs to be taught good leash skills.

Bless his sweet little heart he just needs someone to take the time to teach him the things he needs to know. He is just so sweet and loving and will make someone a wonderful addition to the family.

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Initial intake information: Black Male Puppy  - 

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Initial intake information: Black Female - 55bs  - 

I’m excited to introduce you to sweet Molly May! Molly came to the rescue at the end of October due to a (sort of) owner surrender. Molly was hit by car in March and a kind person took her home and she planned on keeping her until Molly realized how much fun it was to chase the chickens. In addition, Molly’s front left leg was still causing trouble and she couldn’t afford the vet. In comes DFW Lab Rescue to do what we do best! After recovering from her spay, Molly visited the surgeon and in December, her leg was amputated. 

After a few weeks of recovery, Molly’s true lab has come out!  She is so joyful. She loves to snuggle with her foster dad, go for walks and romp in a field with her dog buddies. The hurt leg was really holding her back and now that it’s gone, she is a swift runner and isn’t afraid to play. We have 3 dogs and 2 cats and Molly gets along with everyone. She also loves car rides and will be glad when so many of them don’t stop at the vet!  Molly does take time to warm up to new people but after about 30 minutes she’ll lean in for pets. We’re working on introducing her to more people and expect to see improvement there. 

Molly takes well to all training and encouragement. She’s such a lovely girl and will be the perfect family member. 

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Initial intake information: Black Male 40 lbs  - 

Hi! I’m Aster, I’m a young guy that is just now learning about the good life. In the past few days, I’ve learned that I love to be in the house and after the first couple of times someone kissed my nose, I decided I really like it. I love to snuggle, but I’m also learning to play with my foster sisters, they’re kind of bossy, but I’m okay being the submissive one.

I love dog beds, people beds, pillows and blankets! I’ll even go grab a blanket off the bed or couch and bring it to my bed to snuggle! I’m just starting to learn about dog treats, there are lots of yummy ones, but I like to take time to think about new things.

I am potty trained and have just learned how to use the doggie door too. I’m a very quite little guy, I haven’t barked at all, but my foster sisters probably do enough for that for all of us.

I’m a very good boy, but I am still a puppy and learning which things I’m allowed to chew on and which ones I’m not. Nike slides are a no, but I love how soft and squishy they are.

I’m very nervous on a leash right now, but we’re working on it each day. I do not like the crate as I don’t like to be away from my people, but I’m going to keep working on it!

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

ADOPTION PENDING

Initial intake information:Chocolate Male  76 lbs  - Heartworm negative-

Bretts  foster family has qualified to adopt him and has been approved. He  will move directly to Adoption Pending and not made available .

My name is Brett and I'm all lab with a lot of puppy energy!  I love to fetch, play with toys, chew on bones, and play with my foster sister.  I like the crate and chilling on my dog bed while the humans watch TV.

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Initial intake information: Yellow male 101 lbs  - 

Howdy! I’m Kaz and I’m the biggest love bug you will ever find! I’m sweet and calm and having a good time resting from my heart worm treatment with my foster family.  I am good with other dogs but mostly I'm a person dog. I came to my foster family already knowing the commands sit and shake and  I’m not a chewer on anything I'm not supposed to. I do enjoy a good chew on a benebone on occasion.  I don't like the crate so, if you would like me to sleep on a bed near you or you don't mind me sleeping on the couch, I'm gonna be super happy. I love snuggles and pets and will offer you my paw to hold when I want some love.  

I'm so happy to now being able to walk a little bit and my foster mom says I'm a pretty good walker - so we will be working on being an awesome walker!

From Kaz's foster:  Kaz has had some issues with occasional seizures. One was after a topical flea medication and the other, after his heartworm treatment. On medication (which he can take twice a day), he's been seizure free. We will be watching this and once he is cleared from heartworm rest and been seizure free for another week or two, he will be looking for his family. This guy is a gem, just a very good companion and so easy to love.

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Female 55lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  mid feb

Hi!  I’m Latte’, you know like the fancy coffee drink.  I am a chocolate beauty at 55 pounds and a sweet girl that loves to cuddle on the couch and go every where you go, especially car rides.  I am house trained and crate trained and will not jump on the bed with you.  I do not seem comfortable about climbing stairs; but I can learn.  I am calm and good with children and other dogs as long as they are not irritating puppies that jump on me.  I am learning sit and stay.  I could live in a house with yard or an apartment as long as I can go on walks. I’m looking forward to finding my forever home.

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Male pupy  - Est available  Mid Feb

Hola! My name is Beso. I am a snuggler and love to lounge around. I’ll jump and pounce here and there but being by my humans side is what I love the most. My foster family says I’ll be the perfect bed hog for someone as I grow. Could you be my happy home?

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Initial intake information: Black Male 35 lbs  - 

Goose is a sweet one year Lab who came all the way from the McAllen area to find his forever home in the DFW area. He was a stray, infested with fleas, emaciated and dehydrated. He just arrived into his foster home, and in less than 24 hours, he is earning the ropes of being an indoor dog and part of a family. He is underweight, but probably won't get much bigger than 50 lbs. He does well with his four-legged foster siblings as well as the two-legged ones who love on him and take him for walks. He has met the chickens and guinea pigs, and appears to be curious about life.

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male. Weight 61 lbs  - Heartworm Negative - Est available  Late Feb.

Dodger is a young healthy boy looking for an active family. He spent 9 months living in an outdoor kennel with another dog and now that he is liviing the good life he is curious about this new environment checking out the fireplace, vacuum and shoes. He is learning about the comforts of a home and how to cuddle and stay warm. Dodger loves running around the yard with his foster sister and playing with all the dog toys. His house training and leash walking are improving daily. He will need a loving family to continue his progress but he is well worth the effort. 

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Initial intake information: Chocolate female 86  lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  Late February

Hi! I’m Sarrah and I’m a triple threat of curiosity + wicked smarts + sweetness. I’m right at that perfect age between puppy and adolescence. I still have a few lingering puppy behaviors and I also know how to be a really good girl in the house, even when alone. When I first got to my foster home, a lot of things frightened me, but I usually overcome that fear quickly. I’m more comfortable now so not as many things are scary. I get along well with my 2 foster lab siblings and I’m a pro at sharing toys. I really like to play with them, and I’d love to have another young dog to play with at my forever home. I’m not allowed to play with the cats, you see, I like to hunt, and they are just too hard to resist. They tell me I need to lose some of my extra ‘fluff’ so an active family would be perfect for me and one that can help me get to a healthy fluff level. (They made me say that.) I love to go for walks and I’m working on my leash manners. Foster mom says I’m an expert cuddler and invader of personal space. So if you’re looking for a loyal, playful friend with a sweet disposition, put me on your list. I can’t wait to meet you!

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Initial intake information: Black Female 50 lbs  - Heartworm Neg. - Est available  Late Feb.

They say the best gifts come in small packages, and that is Stellah. This petite little girl is settling into her foster home very nicely, and after a day or two is really at ease. She loves belly rubs, taking walks and going to the dog park.  She is really good at giving love back as well.  We are working on our commands and has “sit”, down pat.  She will jump up on you when excited, so if you have smaller children, it might be best if they are comfortable around dogs.  An active owner who can get her outside for her exercise would be the best fit for a forever home.  She plays very well with our 11 and 9 year old boys and also plays well with our big boy chocolate lab.  As she has gotten more comfortable in her new foster home, kenneling has become much easier and is sleeping in her kennel at night.  Stellah is a sweetheart that loves to cuddle and will make a great companion for anyone willing to give her some love. 

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Male 95 lbs  - 

BAIRD sees himself as a 10lb puppy - in a 95lb body - full of energy and moxie. He was surrendered due to his handicapped owner being rehoused, so although he is used to behaving himself in your home, his manners on walks will need some work!

This handsome chocolate Labrador is a real character; he is extremely affectionate,  enthusiastic, happy, and loves being close to his people. If you let him he will try and climb into your lap (remember that 10lb puppy). He is not averse to jumping onto couches, chairs and beds for a quick snooze - whether invited or not, and will get his paws up onto the kitchen counter for a quick "snack recon" if there is food about. He is house-trained and even behaved well when the winter storm was at its height - he just hunkered down under the blankets with his foster-sister and snoozed until it was time to go out for a potty-break again. He is a bit of a picky eater and likes to take his time with meals.

We have been teaching him to "sit" (for a biscuit at least) as this seems to be a new concept for him. He really just needs proper group or one-on-one training to bring out the best in him. He has all the makings of a reliable family dog, but we think he would be best suited to a high-energy family household with lots of adventure, attention and exercise. He has not come to terms with our cat, but quickly bonded with his AmStaff foster-sister, so he would be fine in a home with other dogs but not with cats or similar "chaseable" pets. Larger children would be fine, but right now he is perhaps a little too bumptious to be around little kids without supervision, until he matures.  

He is calm and quiet in his night-time crate (he came to the shelter with a collapsible one that will go to his new home with him if required), and goes in there happily; we have had him sleep separately in the kitchen but brought him up to the bedroom during the worst of the cold snap. He can be a little vocal, and whines if he feels you are not paying him enough attention, but he may grow out of that. He is mostly well-behaved on his leash, although he seems fascinated by passing cars - watching them intently rather than trying to chase them.

He LOVES to chew - bones and hide strips are okay, but he really loves soft things, especially contraband items; we have learned the hard way how quickly he can wreck a carelessly left out shoe, or dismantle a pair of thick winter socks. He is very determined when he gets hold of his new plaything; what were once thought to be virtually indestructible hard rubber toys have been rapidly shredded where previous fosters made hardly a dent in them. He can be a little mouthy, taking your hand gently if he wants your attention or during play. On the subject of play, he will chase and retrieve a tennis ball or rag ball relentlessly, bringing it back and dropping it at your feet for another throw. This guy is going to make a wonderful, devoted companion for you and your family, and will reward your kindness with infinite love and affection.

ADOPTION PENDING

Initial intake information: Chocolate Female puppy  -  

Aubin a sweet female puppy and has been doing so good here with our family. She and our DFW Lab Alum love to snuggle by the fire and play both inside and outside. She’s great with kids, adults and all dogs. She’s crate trained and sleeps through the night. I’m not sure how well she would do around cats as she hasn’t been around them. She’s a lover and once you meet her you will fall in love with her.

ADOPTION PENDING

Initial intake information: Black Male Puppy- Est available  Late Feb

Squigy loves to cuddle, so if you are in need of a warm body to help stay warm, he would be your boy. Squigy is learning the potty-training regime, but of course the snow hasn’t helped. He enjoys doing anything and will be a happy boy in any home. As such a young guy, he has a lot of learning left to do. But that boy is up to it!

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

ADOPTION PENDING

Initial intake information: Black Male Puppy  -

Barny is an adorable playful, active and always hungry puppy. Being with his two brothers Stevee & Tiger and surrounded by a pack of five adult dogs, allows him lots of social experience, learning and playtime. As his foster family we work on crate and potty training, and establishing routine. It’s all about being a puppy! 

You can chech him out in action here: https://youtu.be/hpHXGchDpsQ

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

ADOPTION PENDING

Initial intake information: Black Male Puppy  - Est available  Late Feb

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

ADOPTION PENDING

Initial intake information: Black Female Puppy  

My name is Sylvie and I’m being fostered with my brother Merle.  

My foster mom says I am very smart and very athletic – I like to run and jump and play. I am the action girl.   I do like to cuddle once I have run myself out and then I am very calm.

At night I sleep in my crate with my brother and even though I am very young I do not ever go to the bathroom inside our crate! I let my foster mom know very loudly when I need to go! I am really getting the idea of the daily bathroom routine and am well on my way to being house trained.

I get on really well with the older labs that live here and am great with people so can’t wait for an active family of my own to love.  

ADOPTION PENDING

Initial intake information: Black Male Puppy  - Est available  Late Feb

Tiger is a boisterous, playful, on-the-go puppy, but is ALWAYS excited for a nap! He is almost fully potty-trained. He lived with 5 other dogs in his first foster home, and currently lives with 2 dogs and 2 CATS. He is such a good boy that he practically ignores the kitties, even when they're curious about him! He even loves his 4 year old little foster human, and he especially loves when other little humans come over to play!

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.